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Best way to start is to "break into" a few computers. That will give you a
solid foundation to build on. Cruise the web and check out what kind of
breakin tools readily available for hackers. Test the effectiveness of these
tools. Join a hacker forum to understand the hacker mentality.

I would urge you to take some credible classes pertaining to your field of
interest. Go out and get certified especially in the networking
environment.... "Breaking into systems" is a good way to build a negative
reputation. I personally would not hire you with that kind of past....

I managed an MSP for a few years that also had a security service offering.
We had 2 very qualified security analysts that went through several years of
training and acquired some impressive network certifications.

I do not doubt having the ability to "hack-n-sack" are good qualities, but
we used the approach of designing security solutions. Our initial security
assessment was network intrusion and vulnerability assessment using whatever
means available.

We then provided security options. We chased a few of the "hack-n-sack" and
met some at the companies that hired us in for the security assessment. We
found these people to be very talented, albeit limited in their abilities to
actually offer counter measures.

With certified people, you have the ability to demonstrate how vulnerable
the customers network is, and give them design options to plug the leak.

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